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Epaulets chords by
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Key: Gb major•
Verse 1
D
D

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She texts from the Exit and

says she's on her way over

In an ocelot coat with the

epaulet shoulders
C
C

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It's sweet, 'cause I'm a suck
G
G

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er for the dictator chic

And I'm good with the
D
D

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irregular heartbeats
C
C

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So now she's hanging with me
G
G

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Verse 2

D
D

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And we've been sharing ideas
C
C

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And it seems like we've
G
G

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got similar interests

And it seems like we've
C
C

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got similar problems
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G

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D
D

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I think we know the same people
C
C

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I think I know what she means
Verse 3
G
G

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D
D

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She says she loves the way
Em
Em

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these little flames
C
C

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G

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Make everything all black and grey
D
D

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But sometimes all that smoke
Em
Em

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G
G

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can make you sick
D
D

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Still a scorch mark,
Em
Em

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or a blistered hand
C
C

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G

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Seems a whole lot better than
D
D

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Em
Em

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Sitting around and waiting
G
G

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for the click
Interlude 1
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G

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D
D

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Verse 4
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D

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C
C

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Her parents are in Paris
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G

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It's the best place we can access, yeah
D
D

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C
C

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It's not exactly sanctioned, man,
G
G

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but she's still got a key
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D

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She's travelling at top speed
C
C

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G

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She keeps checking her heartbeat
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C

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She puts her thumb to her neck
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G

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D
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Verse 5

Em
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Then she kicks off her moccasins
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C

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G

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The buck skin always sucks me in
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Em
Em

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Sets up in the restroom
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G

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Says she's never coming out
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D

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Unraveling the bandages
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C

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G
G

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Using all the toothbrushes
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D

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Em
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She's crying 'cause the cotton looks like
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G

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clouds
Interlude 2
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Gm
Gm
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D
D

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G

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Gm
Gm
3

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D
D

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Verse 6
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Bm
Bm
2

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Delores, don't the cloud
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D
D

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s just get forgotten
Bm
Bm
2

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Once a stronger wind comes in we
D
D

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both know what'll happen
Em
Em

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We'll dissipate, we'll dis appear
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And neon cigs, and made them spears
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D

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Call the guy,
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G

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you need a Long Manhattan
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D

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Em
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All the things that we hold dear
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C

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G

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Our favorite bands, our deepest fears
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Em
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We both know exactly

what'll happen
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Verse 7

D
D

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Em
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'Cause every time the clouds roll in
C
C

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G
G

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You can't get sentimental
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D

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And her jacket makes her look
Em
Em

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G
G

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just like a general
D
D

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And she's generally restless

She's got the blistering hands

Sent a text from the Ex that says

she's on her way over

In an ocelot coat with the epaulet shoulders

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • C

  • G

  • Em

  • Gm

    3

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Epaulets by The Hold Steady is Gb major.

The primary chords used in Epaulets are Gb, Fb, Cb, Abm, Cbm, Ebm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, Fb, Cb, Abm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Epaulets is approximately 176 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Epaulets using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Epaulets. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Hold Steady.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Epaulets to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Epaulets by The Hold Steady on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.